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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,988.70, 142,511.58 and 28,431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,988.70, 142,511.58 and 28,431 is: 42,655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,988.70 : 142,511.58 = 28,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,988.70/142,511.58 = 28,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,988.70x = 142,511.58 × 28,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,988.70x = 4,051,746,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,746,730.98/94,988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,655.04

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